Patient Care Technician -Very Part Time

About this role

• **Why ThedaCare?** Living A Life Inspired!
• Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care.
• We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do.
• Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.
• At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility.
• A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits.
• Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance.
• If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
• Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness - * Lifestyle Engagement + e.g.
• health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support * Access & Affordability + e.g.
• minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare!
• **Summary :** ------------- Under the supervision of the LPN, RN, or nurse leader, the Patient Care Tech (PCT) performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient.
• Through collaborative practice with all members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare.
• Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate, safe care and demonstrated commitment to continuous growth and professional development.
• **Job Description:** -------------------- **Schedule Information:** * (1) 12-hour VARIABLE shifts (5:30p-6a / 5:30a-6p) * Every 3rd weekend requirement (Saturday and Sunday) Holiday rotation required **UNIT DETAILS (Cardiovascular-Appleton Hospital):** The Cardiovascular Unit is located at ThedaCare Appleton which is part of a highly Accredited STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) program.
• We are a twenty four (24) bed telemetry monitored unit that cares for a broad spectrum of Cardiovascular patients.
• Patient care include hemodynamic monitoring, treatment of adult patients during the recovery phase from cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, STEMI, exacerbation and treatment of end stage heart failure and the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
• **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:** 1.
• Performs delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and specific competencies for the patient population served.
• Checks patients' vital signs, height, and weight, as needed, based on patient type.
• Provides compassionate care and listens to patients' concerns and guides them by answering any questions or concerns.
• Identifies and escalates changes in patient status or patient risks to prevent crisis.
• Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports to care team.
• Repositions, transfers, ambulates and transports patients.
• Assists patients with basic needs (such as hygiene, eating, using the restroom, and dressing).

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